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Every Day Is A Holiday When The Buses At The Volen Center Pick Up
And Deliver Elders...Transportation Is One Of The Gifts That Make

The Volen Center A Special Place

By Anita Finley, MPS
Did you know that one-half of Americans 65 and older do not granted, but for many of our elders, it can make a difference in their
have access to public transportation? And that more than half of all health, nutrition, and mental health. It is a means of getting to medical
non-drivers 65 and older stay at home on a given day because they appointments, food stores, and places for socializing to escape the
don’t have transportation options? Many seniors continue to drive isolation that often comes with age.
even with impairments because they don’t believe they have transpor- It is for these reasons that The Volen Center developed and maintains
tation options. its large fleet of buses that transport seniors on
Research shows that seniors and aging baby more than 85,000 trips per year. It is truly a lifeline
boomers overwhelmingly want to stay in their for many, taking them to medical appointments
homes and continue to lead active, indepen- and other crucial destinations at an affordable
dent lives. In fact, older adults are less likely to cost.
move after retirement than seniors were 30 years If you drive or live in the area from Boynton
ago. This means that millions of baby boomers Beach south to north Broward, you have
will age in place. For this dream to be realized, undoubtedly seen some of The Volen Center
seniors will increasingly need access to public buses, brightly decorated with their butterfly logo.
transportation. Without alternatives, seniors will face isolation and Why don’t you consider becoming a volunteer if you are able for
a dramatically reduced quality of life. According to research by the their programs or at their events. The opportunities for you to share
Surface Transportation Policy Project, more than 3.5 million yourself with others are limitless. The Volen Center programs also
Americans—more than half of the non-driving population age 65 and appreciate contributions from their community. If you are able to
over—stay at home on any given day, often because they lack access donate to The Volen Center, please do so.
to transportation. People over 65 that have stopped driving make The COO of The Volen Center, Jared Policano, and staff are so
fewer trips to the doctor (15%), to shop or eat out (59%), and for dedi cated, working tirelessly, continuing to make The Volen Center’s
social, family and religious activities (65%) than drivers in the same programs special. The Board of Directors are also volunteers oversee-
ing the continued effectiveness of this not-for-profit organization. Why
age group. (AARP report) don’t you call them at 561-395-8920 or go online to volencenter.com
Most of us who have ready means of transportation take it for and ask for a tour. You will be as impressed as I am!

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